Serving Central Virginia and the Triangle

Most handymen can hang a door. Few can tell you why your tomato seedlings are leggy or help you plan next season's beds. Pearle Jones is a farmer first, and that hands-on agriculture background is the heart of Swarthy. Whether you need an extra set of hands on the farm, advice on getting a new garden or homestead off the ground, or help starting and saving seed, you get practical guidance from someone who has done it season after season. We work alongside you, share what we know and leave you better set up for the next planting.
Farm Hand Services – Reliable help with planting, harvesting, chores and seasonal farm work.
Garden and Farming Consulting – Practical advice on bed layout, soil, crop planning and getting started.
Seed Starting – Seedlings started right so they're strong and ready to transplant.
Seed Saving – Collect, clean and store seed from your best plants for next season.
Houseplant Repotting – Root-bound plants moved into fresh soil and the right-size pots.



Below are answers to the questions people ask most before hiring Swarthy for their project. Our goal is to give you clear answers and confidence before we start.
It depends on your operation. Common jobs include planting, weeding, harvesting, mulching, moving materials and general seasonal chores. Tell us what you need and we'll plan the day.
Yes. Garden and farming consulting covers bed layout, soil, what to plant and when, and a simple plan you can actually follow.
Both. Backyard gardens, small homesteads and working farms all get the same practical help.
Yes. We can start seedlings for you or show you how to do it yourself, and help you save seed from your best plants.
Yes. We repot root-bound or struggling houseplants into fresh soil and properly sized pots.

Hiring someone to work on your land or in your home takes trust. We earn it by showing up when we say, explaining what we find and doing the job the way we'd do it on our own property. Whether it's a deer fence in Richmond, VA or a home repair in Cary, NC, Swarthy gives you straight answers and solid work.
Garden, fence and irrigation work planned by someone who grows food.
Farm, outdoor and home repairs handled together whenever possible.
You'll know what we found, what it takes and what it costs.
Tell us what you need, from a new fence or hoop house to a list of home repairs. Swarthy will take a look, answer your questions and give you a clear quote.